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India’s New Hypersonic Missile 3X Faster Than BrahMos, Boasts Greater Range, Deadlier Precision
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Unlike conventional ballistic missiles, ET-LDHCM can adapt to the geographical conditions of the area and even alter its path mid-flight. (Representative/AP)© Copyright (C) new18.com. All Rights Reserved.
Amid escalating global tensions—marked by the Israel-Iran conflict and growing friction between India and Pakistan with Turkey’s backing—India is ramping up efforts to modernise its defence systems. Building on advancements like the BrahMos, Agni-5, and Akash missiles, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is now preparing to test a next-generation cruise missile under Project Vishnu.
Touted to surpass the capabilities of the BrahMos, the new missile could place India among the select few nations developing hypersonic cruise missile technology.
The Extended Trajectory Long Duration Hypersonic Missile (ET-LDHCM), developed under this project, is poised to enhance India’s strategic advantage, particularly in countering Pakistan and potentially balancing China’s influence.
How Does It Compare With Brahmos
The ET-LDHCM, developed entirely using indigenous technology, boasts hypersonic speeds, extended range, and precision strikes—making it significantly more lethal than the existing BrahMos missile.
Equipped with a cutting-edge scramjet engine based on the air-breathing concept, the missile uses atmospheric oxygen for combustion instead of a rotating compressor, enabling much higher speeds than conventional systems.
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Capable of reaching speeds of Mach-8 (approximately 11,000 kmph), the ET-LDHCM can strike distant targets in a matter of minutes. In comparison, the BrahMos cruise missile travels at Mach-3, or about 3,675 kmph, highlighting the quantum leap in capability.
Outruns BrahMos In Speed, Range And Stealth
ET-LDHCM is ahead of the current BrahMos cruise missile in both speed and range. Initially, the range of BrahMos was 290 km, which was later increased to 400–450 km. In comparison, the range of ET-LDHCM is 1,500 km—making it more than three times as powerful as BrahMos in terms of reach.
ET-LDHCM is capable of carrying a 1,000 to 2,000 kg warhead. This advanced missile can strike targets with both conventional and nuclear warheads. It has also been developed by DRDO in a way that allows it to fly at low altitudes, helping it easily evade radar detection.
Can Strike From Land, Air Or Sea
Operational flexibility is a key and important feature of ET-LDHCM. It can be launched from anywhere—land, air, or sea—further strengthening India’s strategic and tactical reach.
Unlike conventional ballistic missiles, ET-LDHCM can adapt to the geographical conditions of the area and even alter its path mid-flight. This capability allows it to inflict deep damage by precisely targeting and destroying enemy bases.
With a speed of 11,000 kilometres per hour and a range of 1,500 kilometres, ET-LDHCM becomes an even more formidable weapon.
Performs Even At 2,000°C
In addition to range and speed, the ability to withstand extreme temperatures is a key factor in determining the effectiveness of any missile or fighter jet.
The ET-LDHCM is designed to perform even under intense thermal conditions. It is reportedly capable of operating normally at temperatures reaching 2000 degrees Celsius.
Until now, only Russia, the United States, and China have developed such technology. A successful test of the ET-LDHCM would place India among this elite group of nations.
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Ballistic vs cruise missiles, doc.Krishna, Iran's Fatah is Mach 13-15.
Do we have anything that matches that yet?
@Lulldapull @Sharma Ji
Krishna, Iran's Fatah is Mach 13-15.
Do we have anything that matches that yet?
@Lulldapull @Sharma Ji
So the answer is yes or no?Ballistic vs cruise missiles, doc.
Ballistic are exo-atmospheric, matlab reentry from almost orbit.. all ballistic ones go hypersonic in terminal phase.
Supersonic ramjet cruise ka alag scene hai, operate in thick normal atmosphere, sometimes terrain hugging, physics put limits on how fast they can go.
That is not a great speed for Ballistic missile. Agni V goes over Mach 25 in space. This speed is a speed where they travel in space where there is no resistance of air. Almost all the ballistic missiles of over 500 k.m range are hypersonic in high altitude. That is why they are not considered very special. Even our outdated Pruthvi missile used to travel at a speed more than double the speed of Brahmos but nobody talk of pruthvi. Whole Agni series is more than Mach 10.
When anybody talks of faster missiles such as Brahmos or Khinzal or Zircon, its specialty is that they achieves a great speed inside atmosphere at low altitude where they are not visible because of line of site. When they are visible, you are left with no time to intercept it.
Fatah 2 like missile goes very high in space and visible from a long distance. You can plant to counter it by sending interceptor.
Mix of cruise and ballistic is called hypersonic glide vehicle. In this category, missile travels like ballistic missile, enters atmosphere like ballistic missile and in terminal stage, they starts traveling like cruise missile using a great kinetic energy they gathered while gong high. This is an advancement over simple ballistic missile. It uses rocket engine. India has many missile in this category. China was farting a lot by testing one such missile. India has many missile in this category.
There is an another category of missile like K 15 and shaurya which uses depressed trajectory but uses rocket engine. They are heavy because you have to put a big amount of fuel to counter air drag.
The most technologically advance missile are one that uses Ramjet and scramjet engines. These are special engines which does not carry oxidizer with them. They uses atmospheric air to burn fule and hence they are light in weight. However, they requires booster to achieve a speed where fuel can automatically start burning because rise in temperature because of compression in air. These category is most difficult to make and technology is very hard to master. India leads in this technology far ahead of China and US and competing with Russia for No.1 position. We are preparing for 1500 k.m range hypersonic scramjet powered missile test. Once we are successful, we shall be undisputed no 1 in this technology and category.
Can you just answer yes or no?
Like vs like.
Im a layman.
So the answer is yes or no?
Mach 13-15?
Hai hamare paas?
@Krishna with Flute missile expert @Lulldapull pai
Please tell their name also. I want to Google. So I won't waste your time.Yes, we have missiles which travels more than 2 times the speed you quoted for Iranian missile i.e around Mach 28.
Iska kya naam hai?Dis beast of a hypersonic dildo is what Iran's using to bust Shetan-yahu right in de aaass:
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This is da shiitt gents!
Please tell their name also. I want to Google. So I won't waste your time.
To basically beta baap se aage hai.Agni 1 prime, Agni II, Agni III, Agni IV, Agni V, K4, K5 (Not yet officially tested). More over all our HGS travels at a much faster speed than Iranian missile in midcourse, BM-02, Brahmastra, long range hypersonic anti ship cruise missile etc. Missiles under Project Dhvani are much faster in midcourse compared to Iranian missile you quoted.
is this sufficient?
Fattah-2 (victory)Iska kya naam hai?
They also make it dirt cheap.
Was watching a video on the economics of the current missile war.
Each of these missiles is 200,000 USD.
To intercept them, Israel has to launch minimum 3 missiles. Each of them in the 350-600,000 USD range.
India’s New Hypersonic Missile 3X Faster Than BrahMos, Boasts Greater Range, Deadlier Precision
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View attachment 19062
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Unlike conventional ballistic missiles, ET-LDHCM can adapt to the geographical conditions of the area and even alter its path mid-flight. (Representative/AP)© Copyright (C) new18.com. All Rights Reserved.
Amid escalating global tensions—marked by the Israel-Iran conflict and growing friction between India and Pakistan with Turkey’s backing—India is ramping up efforts to modernise its defence systems. Building on advancements like the BrahMos, Agni-5, and Akash missiles, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is now preparing to test a next-generation cruise missile under Project Vishnu.
Touted to surpass the capabilities of the BrahMos, the new missile could place India among the select few nations developing hypersonic cruise missile technology.
The Extended Trajectory Long Duration Hypersonic Missile (ET-LDHCM), developed under this project, is poised to enhance India’s strategic advantage, particularly in countering Pakistan and potentially balancing China’s influence.
How Does It Compare With Brahmos
The ET-LDHCM, developed entirely using indigenous technology, boasts hypersonic speeds, extended range, and precision strikes—making it significantly more lethal than the existing BrahMos missile.
Equipped with a cutting-edge scramjet engine based on the air-breathing concept, the missile uses atmospheric oxygen for combustion instead of a rotating compressor, enabling much higher speeds than conventional systems.
Related video: BrahMos: India's supersonic edge in modern warfare (India Today)
India Today
BrahMos: India's supersonic edge in modern warfare
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Capable of reaching speeds of Mach-8 (approximately 11,000 kmph), the ET-LDHCM can strike distant targets in a matter of minutes. In comparison, the BrahMos cruise missile travels at Mach-3, or about 3,675 kmph, highlighting the quantum leap in capability.
Outruns BrahMos In Speed, Range And Stealth
ET-LDHCM is ahead of the current BrahMos cruise missile in both speed and range. Initially, the range of BrahMos was 290 km, which was later increased to 400–450 km. In comparison, the range of ET-LDHCM is 1,500 km—making it more than three times as powerful as BrahMos in terms of reach.
ET-LDHCM is capable of carrying a 1,000 to 2,000 kg warhead. This advanced missile can strike targets with both conventional and nuclear warheads. It has also been developed by DRDO in a way that allows it to fly at low altitudes, helping it easily evade radar detection.
Can Strike From Land, Air Or Sea
Operational flexibility is a key and important feature of ET-LDHCM. It can be launched from anywhere—land, air, or sea—further strengthening India’s strategic and tactical reach.
Unlike conventional ballistic missiles, ET-LDHCM can adapt to the geographical conditions of the area and even alter its path mid-flight. This capability allows it to inflict deep damage by precisely targeting and destroying enemy bases.
With a speed of 11,000 kilometres per hour and a range of 1,500 kilometres, ET-LDHCM becomes an even more formidable weapon.
Performs Even At 2,000°C
In addition to range and speed, the ability to withstand extreme temperatures is a key factor in determining the effectiveness of any missile or fighter jet.
The ET-LDHCM is designed to perform even under intense thermal conditions. It is reportedly capable of operating normally at temperatures reaching 2000 degrees Celsius.
Until now, only Russia, the United States, and China have developed such technology. A successful test of the ET-LDHCM would place India among this elite group of nations.
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from guggal AI:So the answer is yes or no?
Mach 13-15?
Hai hamare paas?
@Krishna with Flute missile expert @Lulldapull pai
Baap to hum hai aur hum age hai.To basically beta baap se aage hai.
HGV haiDis beast of a hypersonic dildo is what Iran's using to bust Shetan-yahu right in de aaass:
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This is da shiitt gents!
@Lulldapull @Krishna with Flute
Gents, I think the current wars (Russia, India, Iran) are teaching us the importance of industrial scale manufacturing and stockpiling and stockpile security and mobility.
Nation's existence depends on it.
Without it, you are nanga.
Bang for buck proven game changer in all 3 theaters
Dis da shiit right there doc:
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Seedhha choonturr main at mach-10 and nothing on earth can stop it........!
@Vsdoc
Proven in war!!!!!!
against da best of da best (so called)
lol
Rok k dikhao!.......ijjrra-heel can't stop it no? with da best of da west no?.....Seems like HGV. Mach 10 is unlikely. Chinese HDV did Mach 5. This one seems unpowered so may be between Mach 5 to Mach 7.
IRGC nay 40 saal say paisa luggaya! Chose da bet students and cultivated them and came up wid da wares, where they are totally independent of western military industrial complex today no?Laga do paisa.
Hats (my Parsi topi) off to them for putting their money where their mouths were.IRGC nay 40 saal say paisa luggaya! Chose da bet students and cultivated them and came up wid da wares, where they are totally independent of western military industrial complex today no?
Iran don't need jack shiit from da west.......
They got better shiit than them.......any fukkin day.
Rok k dikhao!.......ijjrra-heel can't stop it no? with da best of da west no?.....
Ijjhhrra-heel ko khanddurr bana ra hae Iran.
No mercy now!
Ijjhhrra-heel ko ager Iran ne Hijjrra nahi banaya, I'll quit posting.
Iran hasn't taken out its big guns yet........
There are far bigger missiles and the millions of drones waiting.
They are saving da bulk for da US.......its a waiting game right now.
Iran has defeated Ijjhhrra-heel........almost. And we know da US just got quantity........not quality........cuz wes all seen their quality no? And its lundd!
@Vsdoc
You think China can pull this off?Very difficult to intercept in terminal phase. Fair chances to intercept it by systems like THAAD, S 500, AD1 and AD2.
You think China can pull this off?
We don't got any confidence on that statement no?
However Iran is pulling off dis feat daily since da last week no?
Can India pull this off against a western backed toady like Ijjhhrra-heel? what is it 3000 km's from yous?
I don't believe yous got the wares to pull this off no?
Iran can do it from 1600kms away........no problem.
@Vsdoc @Sharma Ji
Who da big daddy in da region?
Irans destroyed their stock exchange........very precise targeting no?
Its not ova yet doc.........these shyster bitches are rolling around at trumps feet to save em now.......lolHats (my Parsi topi) off to them for putting their money where their mouths were.
I must admit I was a skeptic, when I gave you the nick of Tehran Bob.
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ya, they done well so far, the Iranians.. but teeny tiny (((outpost))) still winning.. HVTs ki killing karo, bomb their mil hardware/assets.. f15/16/35 ..refueller tankers..
Iranis so far only managed to girao missiles on random logon ke gharon pe mostly, abhi haspatal pe bhi gira.. by design or revenge for Gaja waali feelings le ke precision strike ? hain ?![]()
He tried dat on Hoosi's no? MOAB and what not?Stock betting waali baat if we do..
I'm still long Israel and short Iran.. hedge bhi ni karni bet.
Iran are in a world of trouble, bro.. Trump ne 2 carrier groups enroute kar diye hain..
If it gets too bad for Israel, so far they're maintaining full bravado about "hum akele hi kaafi hain" ..
but we all know,
if SHTF,
situation FUBAR ho gai.. Trump ghus jayega, full.. last term hai, his favorability ratings are good as dirt to him now, useless.
air force, navy hai nahi.. missile force hai saturatyion attack maarne waaliThey got better shiit than them.......any fukkin day.
air force, navy hai nahi.. missile force hai saturatyion attack maarne waali
ghanta better, c'mon sir.. you know it too.
@Vsdoc ji Iranwala remain skeptic
kuchh nahi hua ab tak in Ijrael, these couple dozens killed and houses flattened don't mean much.. propaganda impact hai, buss
What navy or AF? are you joking? The same navy n AF which couldn't do ghanta on da hoosis?air force, navy hai nahi.. missile force hai saturatyion attack maarne waali
ghanta better, c'mon sir.. you know it too.
@Vsdoc ji Iranwala remain skeptic
kuchh nahi hua ab tak in Ijrael, these couple dozens killed and houses flattened don't mean much.. propaganda impact hai, buss
Symbolic dhamaka, the MOABHe tried dat on Hoosi's no? MOAB and what not?
Just killed some civilians and destroyed some buildings/ warehouses.......
If he tries da same on Iran, then Irans goin fukk up these GCC muzlims in two minutes and petrol/ diesel will be $25/ liter, if you are lucky.
Millions of dalit will quickly die in India........no more eeejy peejy transportation.
The Usevacuated Al-Udeid in gutter and now evacuatin Al_Dhafra in UAE out of fear. They know they are extremely vulnerable to an Iranian attack. Maybe Manama is next........5th fleet fukk off time no? or its gone!
@Vsdoc
GCC ka ye haal karna parray ga doc.......fukkk them all up these basturds! Sub say pehlay Iraans goin target burj khalifa and fukkin topple it......look how da hypersonic came from up top and grazed the whole side of da bldg:
In sub haramio ko maut k ghaatt utarna parray ga no?.......sub lund choos hain.......all of em!
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